Recent Obituaries

Sep 21, 2023

Edwin "Lloyd" Koontz, 99, of Norborne, MO, passed away September 21, 2023.

Lloyd was born October 30, 1923, north of Norborne, to John T. and Cora B. (Scheible) Koontz.  He attended Prairie View School and graduated from Norborne High School in 1942.   He married the love of his life, Mildred Dorner on September 15, l946, at the...

Sep 18, 2023

Rose Marie Giorza, 82, of Lexington, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at her son's home.

Rose was born on April 26, 1941, in Safford, AZ, the daughter of Cuate and Emma McKee (Lee) Lopez.  She was united in marriage to Louis Alfred "Louie" Giorza of Lexington; he preceded her in death on March 25, 2018.

Sep 14, 2023

Timothy Martin Grimm, 45, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Liberty Hospital.

Timothy was born on August 6, 1978, in Richmond, the son of Stacy Martin and Julia Fay "Julie" (Phipps) Grimm.

Survivors include: his parents, Stacy and Julie Grimm of the home; brother, Andrew J. "Joe" Grimm of the home; nephew,...

Sep 8, 2023

Earl Loyd Strickler, 91, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Earl was born on July 8, 1932, in Henrietta, the son of Everett Lawrence and Inez Bernice (Wright) Strickler.  He was first united in marriage to Shirley Simmons of Richmond, to this union his daughter Jennifer...

Sep 7, 2023

Lisa Beth Langdon, 44, of Independence, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Richmond.

Lisa was born on May 31, 1979, in Honolulu, HI, the daughter of Randy and Susie (Vannattan) Langdon.

Survivors include: her parents, Randy & Susie Langdon of Rayville; son, Lathaniel Ward of Liberty; two brothers, Randall (Jami) Langdon, Jr....

Sep 3, 2023

Ethel "Mae" Smithey, 89, of Kansas City, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Mae was born on October 17, 1933, in Camden, to Albert and Sally (Cruse) Millsap.

On November 1, 1953, she was united in marriage to Billy Smithey; he preceded her in death on August 7, 1999.  Together, they...

Aug 26, 2023

Janet Elaine Wheeler, 68, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Janet was born on October 6, 1954, in Lexington, the daughter of Orville and Gladys (Miles) Hawkins.  She was united in marriage to John Edward Wheeler of Hardin on July 29, 1977; he survives of the...

Aug 25, 2023

Bonnie Kay Leach, 77, of Hardin, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Bonnie was born on July 4, 1946, in Henrietta, the daughter of Cleatus Van and Elsie Lee (Swafford) Burnine.  She was united in marriage to James A. "Jimmy" Leach of Hardin on September 9, 1990; he...

Aug 19, 2023

Harry Lynn Frock, 62, of Bosworth, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lee's Summit Medical Center.

Harry was born on April 22, 1961, in Carrollton, the son of Harry Lee and Lily Grace (Holsted) Frock.  He was united in marriage to Mary "Sue" Woodmansee of Norborne on May 23, 1982; she survives of the home....

Aug 18, 2023

Frieda Ann Thacker, 86, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City.

Frieda was born on November 19, 1936, in Rayville, the daughter of Fred Francis and Grace Mae (Stapleton) McKinney.  She was united in marriage to J.W. Thacker of Richmond on December 27, 1956; they later divorced.

Aug 3, 2023

Steven Patrick Breen, 62, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Steven was born on June 11, 1961, in St. Louis, the son of Michael John and Paula Jean (Steinmeyer) Breen, Jr.

Survivors include: his brother, Michael John (Suzan) Breen, III, of Richmond; and three nephews:...

Jul 29, 2023

Robert "Bob" Andrew Bowen 80, a resident of Richmond passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Bob was born on September 29, 1942, in Atlanta, GA to Robert Edwin and Minnie Katherine (Owen) Bowen. He was married to Janice Wilson of Richmond on June 26, 1970, she preceded him in death on September 12, 2020.

Jul 28, 2023

Vickie Jo (Nichols) Taylor, 52, of Richmond, formerly of Maryville, TN, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Vickie was born on January 24, 1971, in Richmond, the daughter of Kathryn Luella Zuklin.  She was united in marriage to William Boyd "Billy" Taylor of Richmond; he survives of the home.  ...

Jul 25, 2023

Delbert Lee Brock, 90, of Blue Springs, formerly of Norborne and Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care in Blue Springs.

Delbert was born on July 25, 1933, in Norborne, the son of Miley and Ida (Buehler) Brock.  He was united in marriage to Doris Marie Glenn of Norborne...

Jul 24, 2023

Jason Donald Fowler, 48, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City.

Jason was born on March 24, 1975, in Richmond, the son of Julian Donald "Donnie" Fowler and Brenda (Hightower) Berger. He was united in marriage to Stanci Barnes from Oak Grove on July 15, 1994; they later...

Jul 24, 2023

Mava Lucille Pyle, 84, of Richmond, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Mava was born on May 20, 1939, in Rule, AR, the daughter of Clyde and Julia (Wise) Sims.

Survivors include: daughter, Pamela L. Swope (Craig Kear) of Richmond; two sons, Michael A. (Stacey) Pyle of...

Jul 21, 2023

Linda Kay Downs, 73, of Kearney, was called to Heaven on Friday, July 21st, 2023.

Linda was born on September 1, 1949, in Richmond, MO, to Russell and Iola (Norris) Phillips.  She called Richmond and Ray County home for a good portion of her life, and she attended Richmond Schools.

She married the love of...

Jul 17, 2023

Lavita A. Briones, 83, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Lavita with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

Jul 15, 2023

Cynthia Joy Weaver, 67, of Cowgill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at her home.

Cynthia was born on November 3, 1955, in Jackson County, the daughter of Thomas Edgar and Lois (White) Weaver.  She was united in marriage to James Weaver of Claycomo on November 5, 1977; he survives of...

Jul 13, 2023

Evan Reed Vandiver, age 19, of Richmond, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Evan was born to his loving parents Gary and Penny (Holloway) Vandiver on January 22, 2004, in Kansas City, and they survive of the home.  He is also survived by his brother...